Books in Physical sciences and engineering

Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Niravkumar J. Joshi + 3 more
English

Ozone Gas Sensing Technologies: Innovations and Challenges serves as a comprehensive guide to ozone gas sensors, exploring their critical role in environmental preservation, industrial safety, and healthcare applications. From the fundamental principles of ozone gas detection to the latest advances in sensor technology, this book presents a comprehensive and accessible account of the field for researchers, students and industry experts. Across fifteen chapters, readers will uncover a diverse array of ozone gas sensor types, including electrochemical, semiconductor, optical, and catalytic sensors, each offering their own specific advantages and challenges. Calibration methods and precision in measurements are examined to ensure accurate and reliable ozone detection. While detailing recent advances and successes, this book also addresses challenges and limitations in ozone gas sensing, such as interference and cross-sensitivity issues, opening the door for future improvements. Emphasizing practicality, the book equips industry professionals and researchers alike with valuable insights into designing and deploying effective ozone gas monitoring systems, making it an essential resource for anyone working in the field of ozone sensing. From environmental monitoring and air quality control to industrial processes and indoor air quality, this book sheds light on a wide range of applications where ozone gas sensors can play a pivotal role. As the world moves towards smart cities and sustainable living, this book explores emerging trends and the potential of ozone gas sensing technologies in shaping a greener future and will be an excellent guide to policy makers and any researchers working in towards more sustainable technologies.

Industrial Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Kalim Deshmukh + 1 more
English

Industrial Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles (FMNPs) exhibit exceptional mechanical properties owing to their polymer matrix, substantial surface area to volume ratios, and heightened interfacial reactivity. These versatile tools find application in various industrial sectors, and their functionalization with diverse chemical groups can enhance their affinity toward specific targets. Industrial Applications of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles thoroughly explores recent progress in FMNPs, addressing their properties, industrial-scale fabrication methods, and applications across various industrial sectors at both experimental and theoretical scales. This comprehensive book offers detailed insights into the latest technologies, serving as an invaluable resource for researchers keen on understanding the characteristics, unique properties, and synthesis methods of magnetic nanoparticles. Additionally, professionals seeking to apply these nanoparticles in various industries will find this book to be a guiding resource, seamlessly transitioning from laboratory insights to real-world applications.

A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Veerpratap Meena + 4 more
English
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A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework: Fundamentals, Protocols, and Case Studies presents a cutting-edge guide on leveraging IoT technologies to optimize renewable energy integration through microgrid clusters. The book begins by detailing the fundamental aspects of microgrid clusters, encompassing design, control, and optimization. This comprehensive grounding prepares readers for the exploration of IoT integration to harness big data analytics for energy efficiency, power management, fault monitoring, and cybersecurity. The book further delves into the meticulous analysis of protocol selection for effective operation and control.It covers wired protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet, wireless protocols like Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and IoT protocols including CoAP, MQTT, and HTTP. By outlining an adaptable framework for interdisciplinary opportunities, this book guides researchers and engineers in creating the flexible, renewable grid of the future.

Introduction to Radiative Transfer

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Wouter Verhoef + 1 more
English

Introduction to Radiative Transfer: An Optical Remote Sensing Perspective focuses on the principles and applications of radiative transfer theory in geophysical media, equipping readers with the necessary knowledge to convert observed satellite data into real-world quantities.The mathematical background presented allows understanding of electromagnetic radiation propagation, interaction with various media, and observation by satellites. It provides an introduction to radiative transfer theories and methods with background information, with detailed mathematical principles and equations. It approaches the mathematical theory from a foundational level, building upon knowledge across an introductory section and more advanced modelling section.Introduction to Radiative Transfer: An Optical Remote Sensing Perspective benefits students, academics and early career researchers in Earth and environmental sciences who seek to deepen their understanding in preparation for more quantitative techniques in remote sensing.

Advances in Microscale Electro- and Liquid Phase-Based Separation Techniques

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Ziad El Rassi
English

Advances in Microscale Electro- and Liquid Phase-Based Separation Techniques comprehensively summarizes Microscale separation techniques characterized by fast, high resolution, and high efficiency with very reduced sample and solvent consumption. Microscale separation is a rapidly evolving field with a need for high efficiency techniques to reduce the production of hazardous waste. The book summarizes the existing body of knowledge, including hyphenated version to mass spectrometry (cLC-MS), capillary electrophoresis (CE), capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE and CZE-MS), micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography (MEKC), capillary gel electrophoresis (CGE), capillary isoelectric focusing (CIEF) and capillary isotachophoresis (CITP), and capillary electrochromatograph... (CEC), as well as microfluidics and microchips. The book then demonstrates the applicability of these techniques to existing and future problems in the analysis of complex mixtures of biochemicals, pharmaceuticals, environmental, and natural products. Advances in Microscale Electro- and Liquid Phase-Based Separation Techniques is valuable to separation scientists, applications scientists, and technicians industrial outlets such as pharmaceuticals, biomedicals, biotechnologies, food, and environmental, as well as students and professors study separation techniques.

Harnessing Fiber-based Natural Biomaterials

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Mohit Hemanth Kumar + 4 more
English

Harnessing Fiber-based Natural Biomaterials: For Tissue Engineering and Regeneration explores in detail the utilization of these materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The chapters cover fabrication techniques, scaffold design, cell interactions, and regenerative therapies along with their mechanical aspects. The book begins with an introduction to fundamental concepts, key challenges, and future opportunities for utilizing these materials in biomedical applications. Emphasis is placed on their characteristics and properties, fabrication strategies such as electrospinning, and 3D printing, as well as the source of biomaterials such as plant, animal, marine or microbial-derived biomaterials. A range of applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are detailed, including bone, cartilage, skin, and nervous tissue. This book is a valuable reference for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, chemists, biomedical engineers, and those working in the research and development of natural-based scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Natural Compounds and Polymer Blends in Wound Healing Applications

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska
English

Natural Compounds and Polymer Blends in Wound Healing Applications explores the integration of diverse multifunctional natural compounds into polymer-based materials. Early chapters introduce natural polymers and their blends, and present the unique physicochemical characteristics and biological activities of these materials. A range of naturally-derived compounds is assessed, including peptides, phenolic compounds, carotenoids, flavonoids, plant extracts, and carbon additives. The sustainable benefits of these natural compounds and polymeric materials is emphasized, with a detailed review of recent patents, commercial products, and the challenges and opportunities in the field. Natural Compounds and Polymer Blends in Wound Healing Applications is a valuable resource for academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomaterials, pharmaceutical sciences, and medicinal chemistry.

Computational Intelligence in Surveillance Systems Using Image Processing

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Jay Kumar Pandey + 3 more
English

Traditional surveillance systems struggle to process large volumes of visual data, identify specific objects or behaviors, and adapt to dynamic environments. Computational intelligence, which encompasses techniques like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and computer vision, offers powerful tools to address these challenges by enabling automated analysis, pattern recognition, and decision-making based on visual data. Computational Intelligence in Surveillance Systems Using Image Processing addresses the unique challenges and ethical considerations of applying AI and ML, offering a nuanced understanding of the regulatory landscape. It provides insights into the responsible development and deployment of technologies to unlock the transformative potential of computational intelligence to revolutionize surveillance systems and advance the capabilities of security and monitoring across various sectors.

Extended Hypergeometric Functions and Orthogonal Polynomials

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Praveen Agarwal + 1 more
English

Extended Hypergeometric Functions and Orthogonal Polynomials presents a comprehensive and accessible resource for researchers and graduate students interested in exploring the rich connections between extended hypergeometric functions, orthogonal polynomials, and multivariable polynomials. Integrating all three fields and their applications in Maple, Mathematica, and MATLAB, this book fosters interdisciplinary understanding and inspires new avenues of research in mathematics, engineering, physics, and computer science. It also provides a glimpse into future research directions in these areas, including potential applications in emerging fields of applied mathematics and interdisciplinary collaborations. Each chapter begins with an introduction, includes sections on theory, followed by sections on applications, and ends with exercises, problems, references and suggested readings.

Quantum Theory, Decision Making and Social Dynamics

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Tofigh Allahviranloo + 3 more
English

Quantum Theory, Decision Making and Social Dynamics is an innovative exploration of the intersection of quantum theory, decision-making, and social networks. As quantum theory continues to permeate various fields, there is a growing need for accessible resources that elucidate its principles and applications. This book aims to fill that gap by illuminating the complex interplay between quantum theory and social dynamics, particularly in the context of decision-making. It addresses the challenges of understanding and applying quantum theory in social dynamics and equips readers with the knowledge to harness its potential in decision-making processes. The book is organized into nine chapters, each delving into a specific aspect of quantum theory and its applications. Chapter 1 provides an overview of quantum theory, tracing its historical development and key principles. Chapter 2 explores the integration of quantum theory with fuzzy systems, highlighting real-world applications and emerging trends. In Chapter 3, the focus shifts to the application of quantum theory in social networks, including quantum social network models and case studies. Chapter 4 examines decision-making processes within social networks, while Chapter 5 introduces and analyzes quantum decision-making models. Chapter 6 delves into quantum graph theory, discussing quantum graphs, walks, and algorithms. The subsequent chapters address the challenges and limitations of quantum decision-making (Chapter 7), future directions for the field (Chapter 8), and conclude with a summary of key points and final thoughts (Chapter 9). Quantum Theory, Decision Making and Social Dynamics is an invaluable resource for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of applied mathematics, computer science, physics, and social sciences interested in applying quantum approaches to the study of decision-making. These readers often face challenges in understanding complex quantum concepts, applying quantum theory to social networks, and utilizing quantum decision-making models. This book provides a solid foundation in quantum theory, introduces its applications in diverse areas, and prepares readers to navigate the quantum age with confidence. By offering a comprehensive overview and practical insights, this book empowers its audience to appreciate the profound impact of quantum theory on social network dynamics and decision-making.

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